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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marco's mother underwent treatments before his birth to alter him in what way?
(a) To extend his life expectancy.
(b) To make him immune to most disease.
(c) To heighten his intelligence.
(d) To make him a warrior.

2. Kin thinks that the humans on the flat planet suspect which of the following?
(a) The ship is an instrument of the devil.
(b) Their planet is flat.
(c) The ship is an alien craft.
(d) Their planet is artificial.

3. Why does Silver agree to go on the expedition?
(a) Because she owes Jago a favor.
(b) For its historical significance.
(c) For personal reasons that she does not share.
(d) She is bored with her home planet.

4. What do Kin and the others decide to do with the ship?
(a) Destroy it.
(b) Abandon it.
(c) Hide it.
(d) Put it on autopilot.

5. The ship is stocked with a huge number and variety of what?
(a) Books.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Hunting trophies.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Joel, Company employees who do not receive life-extending treatments would continue to possess what quality?

2. Which of the following is true of Kin's past relationships?

3. Kin wrote a popular book on what subject?

4. Kin theorizes that the flow of water on the planet is controlled in what way?

5. What race is Silver?

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